MS HC70

Commends Major Captain Brady Tonth, Jr., for becoming the first African-American Mississippian to complete United States Air Force Pilot Training School.

Recognizes Tonth as a Mississippi living legend in observation of African-American History Month.

Documents his multiple historic firsts including: first African-American pilot in Mississippi Air National Guard (1979), first African-American captain at American Airlines (1986), first African-American pilot to fly a passenger jet from Jackson-Evers International Airport, and first African-American pilot certified to fly 26 different aircraft.

Notes his extensive military service spanning over 20 years, including Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, and subsequent commercial aviation career with American Airlines before retiring nearly 18 years ago.

Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Major Captain Brady Tonth, Jr., and members of the Capitol Press Corps.